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How to pronounce pounce in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms swoop
Type of come down, descend, fall, go down
Has types stoop
Type Words
Type of bounce, spring, bound, leap, leaping, saltation

Examples of pounce

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The ball jumps back, they cherry and whites pounce on it and run down the clock.
From the getreading.co.uk
That prompted Republicans to pounce and say they would seek further information.
From the time.com
The outside detractors have always been present, ready to pounce on any misstep.
From the timesunion.com
If a top-tier talent slides this year, the Lions will be poised to pounce again.
From the freep.com
Does someone in your midst seem ready to pounce on your slightest transgression?
From the bostonherald.com
Pritchard wanted to stay but the club delayed until the Dogs had time to pounce.
From the smh.com.au
No matter what, when lady luck comes knocking, you'd better be ready to pounce.
From the forbes.com
Following the market's worst week in history, is it time to pounce on bargains?
From the investors.com
We find people in public and pounce on every bit of human error or misjudgment.
From the fresnobee.com
More examples
  • Move down on as if in an attack; "The raptor swooped down on its prey"; "The teacher swooped down upon the new students"
  • The act of pouncing
  • Pounce!, Cat and mouse, Buttons, Catch me if you can and Not now but now are some of the names used for a children's game and drinking game, usually played by at least three players.
  • Pounce is a fine powder that was sprinkled over wet ink to hasten drying prior to the invention of blotting paper. The powder was prepared from substances such as finely ground salt, sand, or powdered soft minerals such as talc or soapstone. ...
  • Pounce is a brand of cat treats that are manufactured by Del Monte Foods. The treats come in different flavors such as Tuna, Chicken, Seafood Medley, Catnip and Three Cheese. ...
  • Pounce is a fictional character from the various Transformers universes.
  • (Pounced) Prounced is a 2 year old Son of Top Grass Sire Rahy who stands in Kentucky. Rahy is also the Sire of 2006 Champion 2 Year Old Filly Dreaming of Anna and Champion Turf Horse Fantastic Light. nHe is out of the regally bred Storm Cat mare Golden Cat.
  • A type of fine powder sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing; To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something; To attack suddenly; To eagerly seize an opportunity
  • (pouncing) A technique for transferring the design on a cartoon to another surface. Fine holes are pricked along the contours of the drawing on the cartoon and then dabbed with fine charcoal powder so that a faint outline appears on the new ground.